Sagamore Creek Loop is a hidden gem among steep forested slopes, where one can view several small waterfalls and deep ravines. The loop trail also intersects with the Buckeye Trail and Summit Metroparks. The Cleveland Metroparks official trailhead is located in Bedford Reservation off Alexander Road, west of Dunham Road (limited parking).

Trail Length: 3.6 miles

Difficulty: Strenuous

Attractions: Waterfalls, creek

Directions: The Sagamore Loop Trailhead is located on Alexander Road in Bedford, Ohio. Take Alexander Road west towards the National Park and after the road intersects with Dunham Road the trailhead will be to your left

Trail description:

Start your hike by heading south on the Bike and Hike Trail for 1/3 of a mile until you reach a trail on your right side directing you towards Linda Falls. The trail will closely follow the southern rim of the steep Sagamore Creek Valley, and gives you views of a 20-foot seasonal waterfall. Follow this trail all the way down to Canal Road at the bottom of the valley. Along the way down you will pass by Linda Falls and an unnamed 25-foot waterfall. Both of these are falls are a nice addition to the hike neat but are probably flowing no more than a month out of the year. Once at Canal road, turn right and cross over the creek and the famous Frazee House will be to your right. The Sagamore Loop Trail doubles as a bridal trail briefly as it enters the woods near the house, but the trails will part ways a few minutes in.  After leaving the Bridal Trail, the trail crosses the stream a couple times and then heads up the north slope of the valley and ends at the parking lot.

Sagamore Creek Loop Trail

Located in Bedford, Bedford Heights, Oakwood, Valley View, and Walton Hills, Bedford Reservation gives the appearance of a continuous forest of large trees and challenging terrain, which discouraged early logging operations.

The reservation offers trails and picnic areas and includes Shawnee Hills Golf Course as one of its attractions. Flowing through Bedford Reservation is Tinkers Creek, named for a member of Moses Cleveland’s surveying party. The stream drops a dramatic 220 feet for two miles and has cut a steep, walled gorge. The gorge, declared a National Natural Landmark, is a unique area with numerous tree, shrub, and flower species.

The Tinkers Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook on Gorge Parkway offers a spectacular vista, particularly in the fall. Tinkers Creek Gorge Overlook is wheelchair accessible.